Lead QA Automation Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead / Senior QA Automation Engineer to elevate the quality engineering function across our automation and data-processing platforms. This role is expected to assess current processes, design and implement automation frameworks, and establish systematic, scalable QA practices. Working closely with BAs, developers, and leadership, this is a hands-on technical leadership role for a self-motivated professional who takes full ownership of quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Selenium-based automation frameworks; Perform and oversee end-to-end QA validation - functional, regression, integration, and ETL-focused testing, including data flow validation and expected-vs-actual reconciliation
• Design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts for data pipelines, ETL workflows, automation solutions, and dashboard outputs.
• Develop and execute automated validation suites for server-side components, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database layers using SQL and NoSQL queries.
• UI and API testing: Validate web UI behavior and backend services (REST/JSON, etc.), including contract validation, error handling, and negative testing; ensure testability and observability with engineering partners.
• Performance testing: Plan and execute load, stress, and endurance testing; analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and partner with engineering on remediation and re-testing.
• Creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases, test estimation, regression testing, test automation development, and other project artifacts.
• Review BRDs and expected outputs (EVs - Expected Values) provided by BAs and drive translation into scalable, reusable test scenarios.
• Validate data integrity and consistency in Oracle and SQL-based data stores through complex query-based checks and automated data layer testing.
• Validate Tableau dashboard outputs for accuracy, aggregation correctness, and alignment with source data.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of QA experience with strong emphasis on test automation, ETL/data quality, and enterprise automation platforms.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks (for example, Python, Pytest, Robot Framework, PowerShell, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience testing platforms such as Xceptor, UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or equivalent.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Selenium (automation design, framework patterns, and maintenance) and complementary manual testing expertise.
• Proven experience in UI testing for modern web applications and API testing for service-based architecture.
• Hands-on experience executing performance testing and translating findings into actionable engineering improvements.
• Strong SQL and Oracle skills for complex data validation, reconciliation, and automated query-based testing.
• Ability to interpret Excel-based BRDs/EVs and perform expected-vs-actual data comparisons on a scale.
• Experience using Jira for defect management, test tracking, and workflow governance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Oracle databases, PL/SQL, and data lake or data warehouse environments.
• Experience validating BI/dashboard outputs (for example, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, quality gates, and DevOps-integrated QA practices.
• Familiarity with common output formats and validation methods (Excel, CSV, XML, JSON)

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $120,800.00 - $170,800.00
• Hybrid work model
• Opportunity to work with a global team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.